Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists

What a delight to welcome so many curious and motivated minds to our first edition of “Girls for Science” on 25 July 2025! More than 80 young women from 9th to 12th grade coming from schools throughout Bavaria found their way to the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics to participate in a rich program filled with keynote talks, panel discussions and a mentoring session. Based on the successful format of “Inspiring Future Women in Science” developed by the Perimeter Institute, the event brought together students, researchers, industry and science communication experts. In the spotlight were women studying or working in the field of quantum science, sharing their personal stories, how they started in the field, giving honest insights into their career path. Many questions and meaningful conversations inspired and empowered the girls and contributed to a vibrant atmosphere.

Below, we invite you to browse through photos from the event. Read the event retrospective here.

Photos by Thorsten Naeser | MPQ & attoworld